Harry Markopolos Takes Yet Another Shot at Bernie Madoff: ‘He’s the Lowest Form of Scum.’

February 26, 2010

Harry Markopolos, who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff, has embarked on a book tour and continues to talk smack, but he does have a fresh take on the predator. The intense, driven Markopolos tells Fortune, “He hunted at funerals and weddings. He’s the lowest form of scum.”

A memorable and no doubt accurate image: Madoff slapping on his yarmulke and holding court among his fellow Jews as Mr. Big Shot at both their saddest and most joyous gatherings. Anybody who’s been to a high-class Jewish wedding or funeral knows the type.

Just recall how the big-shot gangster Barzini (Richard Conte) worked the crowd at at the funeral of Don Corleone (Marlon Brando).

Despite the somber mood, Barzini drew attention and respect like bees to honey. He connived to get people to come to him — not the other way around. Just like Madoff’s M.O.